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Most people grow up hearing that the Bible is one book. It is actually a full library. Sixty six books. Written across fifteen hundred years. In three languages. On three continents. By dozens of completely different people. Yet the message stays unified from beginning to end. That alone is one of the strongest arguments that God is behind it.

So how many authors wrote the Bible. The short answer is about forty. The long answer is even more interesting. These were not professional writers. They were fishermen, kings, farmers, shepherds, doctors, poets, prophets, tax collectors, musicians, generals, and even a cupbearer. They all wrote in their own style, but God guided the message.

Here is a simple breakdown of the main authors and what they wrote.

The first five books

Moses is traditionally understood to have written Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Jesus Himself refers to them as the writings of Moses in John chapter five verse forty six.

Historical books

Joshua wrote the book that carries his name.

Samuel is connected with Judges and parts of Samuel.

Ezra wrote Ezra and likely helped compile Chronicles and Nehemiah.

Nehemiah wrote parts of Nehemiah in the first person.

Ruth, Kings, and Esther do not state a clear author, but Jewish tradition usually points to scribes and prophets from that period.

Poetry and wisdom

David wrote most of the Psalms.

Asaph, Solomon, Moses, and the sons of Korah wrote the rest.

Solomon also wrote Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Job has an unknown author, but the writing points to someone in the era of the patriarchs.

The major prophets

Isaiah wrote Isaiah.

Jeremiah wrote Jeremiah and Lamentations.

Ezekiel wrote Ezekiel.

Daniel wrote Daniel.

The minor prophets

Twelve different prophets wrote these twelve books. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

The Gospels

Matthew was a tax collector.

Mark wrote Peter’s eyewitness memories.

Luke was a doctor who investigated everything carefully.

John was one of the closest disciples of Jesus.

Luke also wrote Acts as a sequel to his Gospel.

New Testament letters

Paul wrote thirteen letters. Some people count fourteen if you include Hebrews, but the author of Hebrews is not named.

Peter wrote First and Second Peter.

John wrote First John, Second John, Third John, and Revelation.

James, the brother of Jesus, wrote the letter of James.

Jude wrote Jude.

Here is the interesting part. Forty authors. Different backgrounds. Different centuries. Different writing styles. Yet the entire story moves in one direction. Creation. Fall. Redemption. Restoration. One story that points to one Savior. According to Second Timothy chapter three verse sixteen, all Scripture is breathed out by God. The human authors wrote it. God carried it. That is why it still transforms people today.

When you’re not sure how to pray, A.C.T.S. gives you a simple path to follow: Adore, Confess, Thank, and Ask.

Adoration: God, I praise You for giving us Your Word through many authors with one message.

Confession: Forgive me for the times I neglect or rush Scripture.

Thanksgiving: Thank you for preserving the Bible so I can know You.

Supplication: Help me love Your Word and live what I read.

In Jesus name, Amen

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